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El Meson Lodge

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Located close to Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, El Meson Lodge provides a firepit, a playground, and an outdoor entertainment area. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like hiking/biking and fishing at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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  • Park view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Park view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Park view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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King-Suite-Private Bathroom-Park View

  • River view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Queen-Family room-Private Bathroom-Park View

  • River view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chama, El Meson Lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Heron Lake State Park and Carson National Forest. El Vado Lake State Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Chama travel guide
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2667 US Highway 84, Chama, NM, 87520

What's nearby

  • A steam locomotive with black smoke on a railway track through a forested area with autumn-colored trees.
    Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Rio Chama
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cumbres Pass
    19 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Heron Lake State Park
    24 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • El Vado Lake State Park
    32 min drive - 23.5 miles

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wilder Bakeshop & Espresso
    2 min drive
  • Rio Chama Coffee And Espresso Bar
    4 min drive
  • Elk Horn Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Subway
    2 min drive
  • Subway
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Lazy river
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Lazy river
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (50 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 15.00

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between midnight and 2:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 15 for check-in between midnight and 2:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Firewood fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is El Meson Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Meson Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from midnight– 2:00 AM for a fee of USD 15.

What time is check-out at El Meson Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is El Meson Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this motel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and within 20 mi (32 km) of Heron Lake State Park and Carson National Forest. El Vado Lake State Park is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Meson Lodge Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

RIchard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay away.

We called on our way to the hotel. Was informed we needed to be there before 7pm or we wouldn’t be able to check in instead of the 1030 check in on the booking info. We barely made it. The room looked stayed in and no toilet paper or toiletries. We had to go back out and find the usual hotel provided items in an small town that shuts down early. Just an awful experience. Tried taking it up with the clerk or manager the next morning. A service lady said no one was around to talk to and have an excuse for the owner / manager. Stay away. Go to the cabins or another establishment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well clean room friendly staff made our stay really good
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was great, if you ever need to stay in this little town, this is the only place I would stay. I've been at every hotel in this town and this one is the only one worth staying at. The staff are so kind!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Clean and well kept. Easy to communicate with owner to get everything we needed for the room. She is taking covid seriously so you might have to ask for some things for your room, but she's great about responding and getting everything you need. It felt like a very quiet and safe location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
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8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just stayed one evening. Quiet, peaceful location close to the river. Clean and comfortable room. Easy and pleasant check-in. Ample parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a last minute room change for preference and comfort (the othet guest has difficulty carrying luggageup stairs) , and the manager was very friendly and accommodating, and changed our room to downstairs. Great location, very quiet, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Staff & service
We got to the hotel at 7pm, and the office was locked, no one answered the door, the phone, or the mgr suite. Expedia had to rebook us elsewhere when the, also, got no re af ponse frim the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and super sweet staff. They truly value their guests
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very good! excellent service!!!

comfortable, very clean and nice and quiet. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome!

OMG! .. Staff there was amazing! .. very quiet & cozy! .. Very delighted with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, and a clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
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4/10 Poor

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
OK. Pros: rooms are a little larger than some I've stayed in, clean, good location. Cons: no provided hand or shower soap, no TV remote, had to plug in the small refrigerator, lack of electrical plugs, no AC and no way to get cooler outside air into room without leaving the entrance door open, had a window but no airflow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service

Fishing trip

I wish they would have had air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

fun place to stay

Fun site to stay at my daughter loved the river. The staff was super friendly just wished the ac in our room worked
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, great people!!!

The room was clean and comfortable and the management was very helpful and courteous. I will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind owner welcomes you to property. Quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A warm overnight stay

The lodge is located two or three hundred feet from the highway between two other properties closer to the road. The location and the small poorly lit sign made it difficult to find. The room was clean and the bed comfy. The room was not air conditioned and although the outside temperature was in the sixties the room was stuffy. There was a fan to blow a breeze over the bed but it was noisy. There was no breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down, outdated, no hairdryer in room, toiletries provided but cheap.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C+K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best time I’ve had lodging! The couple who run the inn are very friendly and funny and you will miss them (we do) The location is right by a river (Rio Chama) with the very scenic riverbank accessible with a pretty short walk downhill. We saw deer during our short stay. The rooms are comfy as heck and a great place to come back to after a day adventuring. The last night of our stay the outside temperature dropped to 18 degrees f, and we were warned and offered blankets and heaters for our room. It was bittersweet to have a last cup of their coffee and leave and I hope we can come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, accommodating. Warm and comfortable. It had everything we needed. Staff were warm, friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was obviously old as the doors don't close properly, they still have key locks which don't work on all the locks. For breakfast they only serve coffee and an energy bar. The light in the bathroom was on a time and both the light and fan turner on and it was very loud. The pillow cases, while clean were stained and obviously has been washed many times. I will give the room heater a plus as it ways quiet and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vacuuming upstairs at 9:30pm. Front desk mgr commenting on the price I paid. Very unprofessional!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good option for Chama. Good value for the price. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers were very nice, friendly and informative about local events and restaurants. Room spotless, bed comfortable, roomy, hot shower the best. They had recently taken over management of the hotel and were eager to please and provide a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019